NeighborWorks America awards $2.76 million in grants to help communities expand shared equity housin
NeighborWorks America announced that it awarded $2.76 million in grants to 15 NeighborWorks network organizations to plan, launch or grow shared equity housing programs.
NeighborWorks America appoints Rodney E Hood board chair
NeighborWorks America announced the election of Rodney E. Hood as its board chair, effective June 23. Hood succeeds Martin Gruenberg of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
NeighborWorks America honors top community leaders with resident leadership award
Since 1992, the Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership has recognized resident leaders who inspire solidarity in their neighborhoods through cultural and community-driven strategies and work.
Homeownership hampered by inability to age in place and other factors
As the nation celebrates National Homeownership Month in June and how to increase opportunities for future homeowners, NeighborWorks America is proud to have increased the number of urban homeowners it has preserved by 97% since fiscal year 2020.
NeighborWorks America celebrates 40th annual week of service
NeighborWorks network empowers people to prepare for homeownership through housing counseling and financial coaching and helps increase access to homeownership.
expert available to discuss new mortgage fee changes
Starting today, new federal rules may affect how much people pay for a mortgage backed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The changes are designed to make homeownership more accessible and level the playing field for homebuyers. NeighborWorks America's expert is available to discuss how the new mortgage fee changes impact homebuyers and how sustainable, affordable homeownership is more likely to flourish if one receives housing counseling and financial coaching.
neighborworks training institute in san francisco will attract 1400 housing community development
Second event in year-long symposia series to highlight advancing equity for people of color; real estate convening will discuss embedding resident-led practices in real estate development.
Expert available to discuss how gentrification impedes housing in Chinatowns across the U S
As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month begins in May, NeighborWorks America’s expert is available to discuss issues threatening affordable housing for Asian American people. For example, the effects of gentrification like soaring rents and displacement in Chinatowns across the U.S. are hindering Asian American people’s quality of life.
Symposium pinpoints strategies to build wealth for Black households and communities
On May 3, a symposium “It takes a village: Achieving Black wealth and economic prosperity” will highlight solutions to create generational wealth for Black families. The symposium is the second in a year-long series on advancing equity for people of color and is part of the San Francisco NeighborWorks Training Institute (May 1-5), a weeklong event that provides comprehensive professional education and training for housing and community development professionals